Pi(e) Day.
Instead of focusing on this frigid Indiana weather, I’m pondering pie. After all it’s Pi Day.
I’m thinking a pie that’s easy, fast and not fussy. Minimal ingredients. Something that remind me spring is around the corner and summer (hot, humid days) will be here soon. A no-bake pie fits the bill, like my Lemonade No Bake Cream Pie.
This light and fluffy pie is the absolute best remedy to create fast, easy and flavorful summertime desserts without even turning on the oven. Today ...

Halloween Party with Pizza-Inspired Foods for the Entire Family
Notice I said "pizza-inspired" party, not just "pizza" party. That's because instead of just a bunch of traditional round pizzas, I thought it would be fun to throw together a main dish, side dish and dessert that all "resemble" pizza in one way or another.
So my Pizza-Style Sloppy Joe's are like Pepperoni Cheese Pizza, but in a quick, stove-top skillet sloppy joe recipe. Italian seasoning, onion, garlic, ground beef and plenty ...

Cookies with perks.
That’s dietitian-speak for a cookie that gives you great flavor AND lots of health benefits. So put those extra bags of cranberries to use that are in your freezer (leftover from Thanksgiving!) and whip up a batch of these easy cookies: Cranberry Orange Walnut Oatmeal Cookies.
Hot & Spicy Grammy Perks:
*Oats for soluble fiber to help promote healthy cholesterol levels and heart
*Cranberries for natural phytonutrients that help promote healthy urinary tract and ...

Aiming to maintain, not gain, this holiday season? Well then pay attention to those nibbles, sips and bites. Because they can really add up fast and before you know it, you’ve enjoyed hundreds of extra calories in one day. And many don’t offer nutrient perks – only extra calories.
Take a look at these approximate calories:
Bite of those iced sugar cookies in the break room = 30 calories.
A big sip of pumpkin spice caramel macchiato = 55 calories.
Whittle away at co-worker’s famous ...

Touchdown! All these fall favorites - apples, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, chili, cornbread - score big time at your next celebration or tailgate party.
Intercept ho-hum tailgate sides with a batch of Maple Apple Baked Beans. Pass the apple and pear slices for my Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip. Huddle for more whole grains with my Skillet Cornbread. And tackle that bag of apples you bought by turning them into Homemade Chunky Applesauce.
Forward pass to my Recipe page for all four recipes and get in ...

Three reasons why enjoying Sangria at every summer cookout, picnic, reunion and barbecue is a good thing:
Sangria suits everyone. That’s because Sangria can be made with any wine – red, white or rose. Any fruit – berries, melon, peaches, nectarines. Even vegetables like cucumbers. Herbs like basil and mint. Sangria is your outlet for beverage creativity!
Sangria is a chance to try local wines. Indiana has over 80 wineries, so I’ll be making lots of sangria, all summer long! What about ...

1. Budget-friendly and nutrient-rich.
Not only are canned foods one of the most affordable ways to meet the Dietary Guidelines goals on MyPlate, they contain comparable nutrients to fresh, frozen and dried forms. Think about it. They are picked at their peak and packed immediately which means valuable nutrients are retained. In some cases, however, canned choices may have even more nutrients than their fresh counterpart. Peaches are my favorite example. Research shows that canned peaches ...

Still haven’t figured out the line-up for your Super Day of Eating menu? Consider these crowd-pleasing ideas.
Dessert: Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Icing. Simple to make and so much easier to cut into bite-size portions than a huge Red Velvet Cake. You’ll still get rich red velvet flavor with irresistible cream cheese icing, though.
Appetizer: Hot Wings Hummus. Fast, easy and a fantastic substitute for the more calorie-and fat-laden but oh-so-delicious Hot Wings or Buffalo ...

Kale chips, that is. One bite of these savory, crispy chips and you’ll be a kale-convert. Start converting today, because it's National Kale Day. These super simple – and super nutrient-rich – chips can be enjoyed as a snack or accompaniment to sandwiches and soup. Kale is filled with immune-boosting antioxidants such as vitamin A and C and the eye-protective carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin. The key to crispy cooking and even browning is spreading in a single layer and frequent stirring ...